Southmoor Academy

School Name: Southmoor Academy
Address: Ryhope Road
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR2 7TF
Telephone Number: 01915 949991
Website: http://www.southmoorschool.co.uk/

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Aspire North East Multi Academy Trust

Principal: Mrs Joanne Maw
Capacity: 1264
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1398 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37%

URN: 138103
DfE Number: 394/4055
UKPRN: 10037105
UPRN: 45077889
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14001531)
Electoral Ward: St Michael's (E05001167)

Easting & Northing: 440112E, 555272N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 28.4" N 1° 22' 33.71" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVJRF+FH

DfE Record: View record

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